Employment Litigation And Advice Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Des Moines, IA, is seeking an Employment Litigation And Advice Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of experience in employment law. The successful candidate will handle agency responses, employment litigation, draft employment-related agreements, and employee handbook policies, as well as provide employment advice to employers.

Duties:

• Responding to agency inquiries and complaints related to employment matters
• Handling employment litigation cases from inception to resolution
• Drafting and reviewing employment-related agreements, including contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and severance agreements
• Developing and implementing employee handbook policies in compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Providing timely and practical employment advice to employers on various matters, including hiring, termination, discrimination, harassment, and compliance issues

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience practicing employment law
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-Accredited Law School

Certifications:

• Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Ability to promptly obtain admission to the State of Iowa Bar

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research and writing
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Experience with litigation procedures and strategies
• Familiarity with employment-related agreements and policies
• Ability to provide practical and strategic legal advice to clients

With offices in the US, Mexico and China, this business law firm was established in the late 1940s. The firm has over 300 employees working with a proactive, problem-solving mindset. Some of the awards and rankings achieved by the firm are Leading Firm by Chambers USA 2013, Top Listed in Best Lawyers, Go-To Top 500 firms, Best Law Firms 2014 by US News, WILEF Certified 2013, Best Places to Work by Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal and certified by World Trademark Review. The firm not only serves as legal counselors but as strategic partners and business advisors working on the concept of ?law meets business?. They specialize in family law, immigration, environmental law, intellectual property, litigation, bankruptcy, employment & labor, real estate, mergers & acquisitions, securities, property tax appeals and government relations.